NFF Debunks Fake Ashley Plumptre Claims, Urges Media To Verify Reports

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed as false reports circulating on social media that Super Falcons defender Ashley Plumptre had complained about being omitted from Nigeria’s squad for the forthcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the federation condemned the spread of misinformation and renewed its call on journalists, media organisations and members of the public to verify information before sharing or publishing it.
The controversy arose after a Facebook post, allegedly attributed to Plumptre, claimed the defender had expressed frustration over her purported exclusion from Nigeria’s squad for the 2026 WAFCON tournament in ...